The Renault Kiger has launched in South Africa. Here are the specifications and pricing for the compact SUV.
Designed by Renault veteran Laurens Van Den Acker, the Renault Kiger is a fresh-looking compact SUV that aimed at the popular segment with rivals like the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, and twin Nissan Magnite as well as the Suzuki Vitara Brezza/Toyota Urban Cruiser to name but a few.
The new Renault Kiger is available in 3 new trim levels – Life, Zen and Intens, comprehensively specced
from the base level upwards. There are 6 colours to choose from: Cool White; Planet Grey; Moonlight Grey; Mahogany Brown, Caspian Blue and Radiant Red.
The Renault Kiger is an SUV through and through, with ground clearance of 205 mm and thanks to its 2 500 mm long wheelbase, its spacious too. Not just for passengers but for cargo carrying capacity as well, with a boot volume of 405 litres which according to Renault is segment-leading. The roof rails aren’t just for show and can hold up to 50 kg.
As far as features go, the Renault Kiger comes with an 8-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. There’s also a USB for charging devices. There’s also a digital dashboard, Arkamys audio system with 8 speakers, hands-free key access, reverse camera, automatic air conditioning, steering wheel controls and what Renault claims is a first in the segment; a PM2,5 clean air filter.
Trim Levels
Life
Dual airbags
ABS+EBD
Rear parking sensors
16-inch wheels with covers
Digital instrument cluster
Front power windows
Manual air conditioning
DIN Radio with USB port
4x speakers
Remote central locking
Zen (Life plus:)
Front side airbags
ESP on turbo engine
Reverse parking camera
Roof rails with 50kg capacity
LED indicators on mirrors
Rear window wiper
16-inch Flex wheels
Height adjustable driver’s seat
60/40 rear split folding seats
Rear power windows
Upper glove box
8-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Smart card access
Steering wheel controls
Intens (Zen plus:)
Automatic climate control
One-touch windows
Rear skid plate
Folding mirrors
LED headlamps with daytime running lights
16-inch diamond cut wheels
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Digital instrument cluster
Driving modes
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
3D sound system
Kiger Engine Lineup
Renault is offering its new Kiger with a choice of two engine options. Kicking off the range is a naturally-aspirated 1.0-litre 3-cylinder motor with 52 kW and 96 Nm. The 2nd engine is a 1.0-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder motor with 74 kW and 160 Nm.
Customers can choose from a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed Automated Manual for the first engine, while the turbocharged offering has a 5-speed manual or a CVT. A fuel economy figure for the turbocharged motor was given and it’s said the Kiger consumes 5L/100 km.
Renault Kiger safety features
The Renault Kiger comes with 4 airbags, anti-lock brakes with EBD, with the higher specced models featuring electronic stability control.
How much does the Renault Kiger cost in South Africa?
The new Renault Kiger is sold with a 5-year/150 000km mechanical warranty and a 6-year anticorrosion warranty, with service intervals every 15 000 km. Metallic paint is optional at R 2 522
KIGER Life 1.0L R199 900 (incl. VAT)
KIGER Zen 1.0L R214 900 (incl. VAT)
KIGER Zen 1.0L AMT R224 900 (incl. VAT)
KIGER Zen 1.0L Turbo R249 900 (incl. VAT)
KIGER Intens 1.0L Turbo R269 900 (incl. VAT)
KIGER Intens 1.0L Turbo CVT R289 900 (incl. VAT)
